A middling, mixed part of Leeds: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 10 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
76/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 5/10, ranked 15,732 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools87
Are the schools any good?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
25 rated Good or better within 2 mi
32 schools in total
IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Safety63
Is it safe?
16crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
16 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 10.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare81
Can I see a GP?
9GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
9 GP, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DR S M CHEN & PARTNER — 0.1 mi
Transport77
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space85
How green is it?
15green spaces
Very green
open space all around
9.1 ha total
largest park 4.3 ha (0.18 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (1.7 ha) — 0.2 mi
Amenities91
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
17 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Lidl, Tesco…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Co-op Swinnow Lane — 0.4 mi
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Getting a school place
In Leeds, 83% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Leeds, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near LS28 9AH.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in LS28.
Average sold price by property type across the LS28 district, 2021–2026.
About LS28 9AH
LS28 9AH scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Co-op Swinnow Lane 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LS28 9AH is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,732 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 32 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 16 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 9 GP surgeries and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DR S M CHEN & PARTNER, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around LS28 9AH — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near LS28 9AH?
There are 32 schools within a 2-mile catchment of LS28 9AH, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is LS28 9AH safe?
16 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of LS28 9AH in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 5/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near LS28 9AH?
Transport within 0.5 miles of LS28 9AH includes 21 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from LS28 9AH within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for LS28 9AH?
LS28 9AH has a NestScope Score of 76/100 — an above-average neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around LS28 9AH does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around LS28 9AH: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
